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South Jersey, New Jersey Water Rebates

The South Jersey Landscape Makeover Program, run by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance with Rutgers University, helps homeowners build a rain garden to capture stormwater runoff. It includes a free design consultation with Rutgers water resources professionals plus a rebate of $4 per square foot, up to $675. This is a grant-funded program tied to specific watershed areas, so eligibility depends on your town and the current funding window rather than being open everywhere all the time.

$4 / sq ft, up to $675

South Jersey Landscape Makeover Rain Garden Rebate

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How to apply

  1. Check that your town is in the current eligible watershed list at njlandscapemakeover.org
  2. Sign up for a free rain garden design consultation with Rutgers professionals
  3. Finalize the design and native plant list with the Rutgers team
  4. Build the rain garden and keep receipts and photos
  5. Submit for the rebate of $4 per square foot, up to $675

What you'll need

  • Proof of residency in an eligible watershed town
  • Rutgers rain garden design
  • Native plant list
  • Itemized receipts for plants and materials
  • Photos of the completed rain garden

Pollinator Patch can help: It picks South Jersey natives suited to a rain garden, designs an HOA-friendly layout that captures roof and driveway runoff, and assembles your plant-list and photo packet to pair with the Rutgers design.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Don't assume your town qualifies. Eligibility is limited to specific watershed areas and funding windows, so confirm current status first.
  • Don't skip the free Rutgers design consultation. It is part of how the program plans and approves the rain garden.
  • Don't plant non-natives. The rain garden uses native perennials with deep root systems.

South Jersey Water Rebate FAQs

How much does the South Jersey Landscape Makeover Program pay?
A rebate of $4 per square foot, up to $675, plus a free rain garden design from Rutgers University (Pinelands Preservation Alliance, verified June 2026).
Is this program open everywhere in New Jersey?
No. It is grant-funded and limited to specific Pinelands and Highlands watershed towns. Several towns were eligible only through the end of 2025, and the program may expand, so confirm current eligibility for your town first.
Do I get help designing the rain garden?
Yes. A free consultation with Rutgers University design professionals is part of the program and helps plan the garden and native plant list.
What kind of project qualifies?
A rain garden that captures stormwater runoff from a roof or driveway, planted with native perennials chosen for long root systems.

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We compile these programs from utility and city pages, and not every amount here has been independently confirmed. Program details also change throughout the year. Always verify requirements, amounts, and eligibility directly with your water utility before starting work. Pollinator Patch is not affiliated with any rebate program and does not guarantee approval.